GoGit - A Git Replica in Go

GoGit is a simplified implementation of Git, the distributed version control system, built from scratch in Go. This project is intended for educational purposes, providing a hands-on approach to understanding the core concepts and inner workings of Git.

Features

• Initialize a new repository: Create a new .gogit directory to start tracking a project.
• Add files to the staging area: Track new or modified files to be included in the next commit.
• Commit changes: Save snapshots of the staging area to the project's history.
• View commit history: Inspect the log of commits to see the project's evolution.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Go 1.18 or higher

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/TonyGLL/go-git.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd go-git

3. Build the project:

   go build .

Usage

GoGit provides the following commands:

• gogit init: Initializes a new repository.
• gogit add <file>: Adds a file to the staging area.
• gogit commit -m <message>: Commits the staged changes.
• gogit log: Displays the commit history.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to improve GoGit, please feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.